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Ancient Sequoia Trees Could Be Affected by Wildfires

Date:

August 27, 2013

Source:

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Summary:

Firefighters report progress battling a huge blaze on the edge of Yosemite National Park, but warn it remains an "extreme" threat as it nears the top US tourist destination and San Francisco's water supply.

Wildfire Burning Near Sequoia National Forest

AP (June 16, 2014) &#151; A wildfire is burning mostly out of control in and around the Sequoia National Forest in Central California. Area residents are being urged to evacuate. (June 16)
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Fires Leave Smoldering Homes, Scorched Earth

AP (May 16, 2014) &#151; Some evacuation orders were lifted in Southern California Friday following a week of massive wildfires, while other residents waited for the all-clear, fearing the worst. (May 16)
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